B.M. Moore Correctional Center
8500 North FM 3053
Overton, TX 75684
903-834-6186
Fax: 903-834-6576
Facility Public Information Officer: Don Wayt, Chaplain (903-834-6186; Don.Wayt@correctionscorp.com)
Facility Type: Male, Minimum-security, Managed since 2004
Warden: Carl D. White
Carl White was named warden of Bartlett State Jail in June 2003. He previously served as warden of T. Don Hutto Correctional Center. White joined CCA in 1998 as assistant warden of Diboll Correctional Center. During his 37-year corrections career he has served as a warden with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office and Capital Correctional Resources Inc.
Total beds: 500
Customer base:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
ACA Accreditation: Yes
Overton, Texas is located in Rusk County and was founded in 1873. The oil boom in 1931 led to the the inital population of 4,500 but the population now averages 2,350. Overton has a good school district, community park and golf course. Offenders on the Community Squad help to maintain city property.
Community Relations:
The community relations committee consists of facility managers and community representatives.
Community Activities:
B. M. Moore Correctional Center is involved in the community through the Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Workforce Commission an the North American Warden's Association. Inmates also provide many hours of community service including landscaping, cleaning and renovation of the city park, swimming pool and golf course.
Programs Offered:
Educational, vocational and life skills programs; recreational programs; religious programs.
Visitation Schedule:
Offenders have visitation on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Awards: Employer of the Month by the Overton; New London Chamber of Commerce; Scored 99.5% on the ACA Accreditation Audit.
Tour Contact: Warden [903-834-6186]